How To Get From Honolulu Airport To Kailua – All Possible Ways

Last updated on June 5th, 2023 at 11:23 pm

We will write how to get from Honolulu airport to Kailua. The distance from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Kailua is 38 kilometers.

The travel time from Honolulu airport to Kailua is around 35 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 1 hour and 15 minutes from Honolulu to Kailua. Click here to book online Honolulu activities and day tours

The cheapest way from Honolulu airport to Kailua is by bus for $5.50 USD since you have to take two buses. And if you go by taxi will be around $50-60 USD depending your final destination.

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WHERE TO STAY IN KAILUA

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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HONOLULU AIRPORT TO KAILUA

BUS FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO KAILUA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Honolulu airport to Kailua is by bus. You will take the Bus Number 20 from Honolulu airport to Pearl Harbor in Honolulu city center only. Make sure you are bringing small luggage if not you aren’t allowed it. The buses are leaving from Honolulu airport every 30 minutes from the Second Floor In Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Once you get to Pearl Harbor with the Bus Number 20 you will have to get the Buses Number 56 going from Honolulu to Kailua. The bus fare from Honolulu airport to Kailua is $2.75 USD+$2.75 USD for adults and $1.25 USD+$1.25 USD for children from 6 up to 17 years old. You can buy a Day Pass for $5.50 USD which is the same price. You can check here the bus schedule!

You can pay by cash to the bus driver. The bus travel time from Honolulu airport to Kailua is around 1 hour and 15 minutes depending on the waiting time. You will take around 30-40 minutes to Pearl Harbor and 30 minutes more from Honolulu downtown to Kailua.

BY TAXI FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO KAILUA

If you go from Honolulu airport to Kailua by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 35 minutes and the taxi fare from Honolulu International Airport to Kailua is around $55-60 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

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UBER HONOLULU TO KAILUA

If you are ordering Uber in Honolulu you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $50 USD depending on your destination and time of the day with from Honolulu International Airport to Kailua.

CAR RENTAL AT HONOLULU AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Honolulu’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Kailua. It will take you 35 minutes to get from Honolulu airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around €30 per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Kailua. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Kailua.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO KAILUA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Honolulu. Prices are around $50-60 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $12-15 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO KAILUA (HONOLULU TO KAILUA)

The best way from Honolulu Airport to Kailua is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $5.50 USD and 1 hour and 15 minutes travel time.

You can get Uber, or a taxi from Honolulu to Kailua since the distances aren’t far and you will get in your accommodation in 35 minutes for around $50-60 USD especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost.

ACCOMMODATION IN HAWAII

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN HAWAII

There are 2 seasons in Hawaii. The best time to visit Hawaii is from the months of March to September because it is the dry season. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be raining for a few days.

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